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Missoula
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Missoula County Sheriff's Office warned residents today of a phone scam using a loved one's number to falsely claim hostage situations and demand money — authorities advise hanging up immediately, calling 911, and checking on their loved ones. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ On September 6, 2025, a 47-year-old driver in a box truck struck a pedestrian entering her vehicle on E. Front Street near Burger King, and police arrested him on DUI and felony negligent vehicular assault charges—tests confirmed he was heavily intoxicated. Newstalk KGVO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ UM athletics is a key driver for Montana's economy — it generates nearly $100 million in annual income, creates hundreds of jobs, and boosts local businesses with about $5 million added per home game. Downtown hotels see higher occupancy — which helps regional commerce as fans travel from outside Missoula County. Missoula Current
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed an order last week that limits how federal funds can add land to the Bureau of Land Management, meaning that future projects for public parks and recreation will be harder to fund. Local conservation groups said the rule adds extra steps—like needing letter approvals—and urged Congress to oppose the change. Missoula Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Andrea Davis announced the closure of the Johnson Street shelter after losing $1.8 million in federal funding, and the city has launched the Housing Sprint program to secure permanent housing for those in need. Since April, 114 individuals have been placed in homes, including 50 former shelter guests and veterans who received targeted assistance—marking a new, coordinated approach to addressing homelessness in Missoula. Missoula Current
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Reese Esponda, a Helena native who trained in Missoula for four years and competed in national meets, has committed to join the LSU gymnastics program on a full-ride athletic scholarship—she will join the Tigers' 2027 team as she works toward her goal of reaching the 2028 Olympics. Missoulian
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Playoff game #1
The Missoula PaddleHeads return home for their 5 consecutive playoff appearance as they chase another championship.
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Playoff game #1
The Missoula PaddleHeads return home for their 5 consecutive playoff appearance as they chase another championship.
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Cornhole for Conservation
Cornhole + Conservation = Party. 🎉 Celebrate 25 years of Ecology Project International at Caras Park on Friday, Sept. 12 (5–8 p.m.). Expect cornhole showdowns, food trucks, live music, a silent auction, and prizes for the best Field Fancy fits (outdoor gear meets prom!) + top fundraisers. Come toss, eat, dance, and make a difference for the planet. 🌎✨
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Cornhole for Conservation
Cornhole + Conservation = Party. 🎉 Celebrate 25 years of Ecology Project International at Caras Park on Friday, Sept. 12 (5–8 p.m.). Expect cornhole showdowns, food trucks, live music, a silent auction, and prizes for the best Field Fancy fits (outdoor gear meets prom!) + top fundraisers. Come toss, eat, dance, and make a difference for the planet. 🌎✨
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Playoff game #2
The Missoula PaddleHeads return home for the second game of the 2025 Pioneer League Playoffs. This is a best of three series.
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Montana Grizzlies vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks
1-2:30 p.m. — Washington-Grizzly Stadium — Co-Hosted Tailgate Required RSVP — Cheer on the Griz in this exciting college football matchup.
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Hunting Dinosaur Fossils in the Bighorn Basin with Paleontologist, Jason C. Poole
Great program for all ages and all dinosaur enthusiasts! Join paleontologist Jason C. Poole to hear the latest from this summer’s field work digging up dinosaur bones in Montana’s Bighorn Basin, some of which will be exposed over the next few months at the Montana Natural History Center before your very eyes!
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Ronnie And The Redwoods Live
7-10 p.m. — Monk's Bar — Cost Info — Experience the emotional Americana/Rock sounds of Ronnie and The Redwoods with their deep lyrics and rich musical roots.
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Chase Rice Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Tickets available — Experience high-energy music with Chase Rice as he performs hits from his chart-topping albums.
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Montana Grizzlies vs. Indiana State Sycamores
1-2:30 p.m. — Washington-Grizzly Stadium — VIP tickets available — Experience college football with premium seating and exclusive tailgate events.
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Dark Flamingo Painting Class
2-4 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — BYOB — Sip, paint, and relax while creating your own dark flamingo masterpiece.
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Out There: A National Parks Story in Missoula
Special screening of the award-winning documentary Out There: A National Parks Story as part of the Cartography Comes Alive series at Xplorer Maps Headquarters. A Q&A with director Brendan Hall and special guest Jack Gladstone will follow the film. | Sept 23 · 7 PM
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Missoula Elementary School Free Movie Night
📍 Gates open at 5:00PM | 🎟️ FREE admission for students & families | 🍿 Concessions will be open — no outside food or drink allowed
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